ENGAGING (IN) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

engaging (in)

verb

Definition of engaging (in)

present participle of engage (in)

as in working (at)

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And Peggy Flanagan is about bringing about real change, standing up to the big money interests.

— CBS News, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
The Speedwell had sailed first from Holland to England, bringing about 45 passengers and supplies to join the voyage for religious freedom to North America.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of bringing about

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It may be overlooked, considering how comfortable Suzuki appears when carrying out Unai Emery’s ploy of his backline baiting an opponent’s press, but at Parma, he was required to kick mostly long.

— Aston Villa, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Despite their return, the Sussexes will remain as non-working royals and will not be carrying out any official royal engagements on behalf of the sovereign, says the document, sent by Lord Chamberlain, a top Palace official, according to the BBC.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of carrying out

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The offensive line could be better than people think, and De’Von Achane is elite, but his best catcher is rookie Chris Bell, who recently started practicing after returning from an ACL injury.

— Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The license of the firm’s founder and Wang’s mentor, Zhang Kai, was revoked, and he was barred from leaving the country; other lawyers at their firm were suspended from practicing for six months, Wang said.

— Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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